Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 124,679 miles on the clock, averaging 5,514 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for GY04 RBV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,679 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 189 |
| Average per year | 5,514 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY04 RBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GY04 RBV
What car is GY04 RBV?
GY04 RBV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY04 RBV?
The last recorded mileage for GY04 RBV was 124,679 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY04 RBV passed its MOT?
GY04 RBV has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Feb 2026.
Is GY04 RBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY04 RBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GY04 RBV?
GY04 RBV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.